According to the Caln Police Department, patrol officers responded to the home for a report of a domestic incident. Upon their arrival, police said, the officers determined that shots were fired inside the home.

Officials said Scott’s mother, Michelle Durham, dialed 911 to report a physical altercation between her son and husband. When police entered the home, they learned Scott had fled with a gun. Joseph Durham was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and was dead when police arrived, according to the District Attorney’s Office.

Officials said investigators spoke to Scott on the phone Tuesday. During the conversation Scott told investigators that he would turn himself in at the Caln Police Department. He never did, according to Hogan.

“We are following all leads to track down Scott,” Hogan said. “By staying on the run, Scott is putting himself, the police, and the general public in grave danger. In addition, the longer Scott fails to come in, the guiltier he looks. Scott and his family need to make arrangements for Scott to turn himself in peacefully and safely.”

A search of court records turned up no criminal record for Scott. Police sources familiar with the investigation said the teen worked at the Caln Wawa store. The source also said investigators were told he was a “nice kid.”

The quiet row of townhomes where Durham was killed showed little signs that a deadly shooting had taken place just over 12 hours before. Only a discarded piece of police tape near the front door indicated the home was a crime scene.

Caln Police and Chester County Detectives responded to the scene and are investigating the shooting. Anybody with information should contact the Caln Police Department at 610-383-1821 or Chester County Detective James Ciliberto at 610-344-6866.

The Caln Police Department was assisted by members of the Western Chester County Emergency Response Team, Northeastern Emergency Response Team, and other surrounding police departments.